Mortlach Single Malt Scotch whisky, also known as “The Beast of Dufftown” for the meatiness of its spirits, partners with Grand Hyatt Steakhouse to present a special “Meats with the Beast” menu for 2 months, from Tuesday 1 December 2020 to Sunday 31 January 2021. Available in full menu and a la carte for guests to discover the best kept secret in Scotch, the menu features Grand Hyatt Steakhouse’s signature dishes specially selected to match the prestige spirit, Mortlach, complementing its exceptional meaty and bold flavour, resulting from the brand’s signature distilling process – 2.81 Distilled.
Whisky lovers can enjoy the entire range of Mortlach Single Malt Scotch whisky, experiencing the distinctive, bold and meaty character through the “Meats with the Beast” menu. Meticulously crafted by newly appointed Head Chef Marc Benkoe, the menu starts with 48-month Bellotta Iberico Jamon and sourdough (HKD 160) served with house champagne (HKD 180), followed by three dishes paired with different ages of the whisky, including 12-year-old, 16-year-old and 20-year-old spirits in individual servings.
Mortlach 12-Year-Old (The Wee Witchie) x House smoked salmon
The House smoked salmon, Balik style, Lemon-honey mustard dressing, dill, organic potatoes (HKD 180) is best paired with Mortlach 12-Year Old-mixed cocktail Brown Derby (HKD 110), with grapefruit juice, lemon juice and maple syrup. The lemon-honey mustard dressing for the salmon echoes the grapefruit and lemon juice, along with the maple syrup in the Brown Derby. The light zest character compliments the demerara sugar and cherry jam notes of Mortlach 12-Year-Old.
Mortlach 16-Year-Old (Distiller’s Dram) x USDA Prime beef tenderloin
The Mortlach 16-Year-Old, also known as Distiller’s Dram, has been matured in only Sherry casks, adding a rich, fruity and fragrant notes on top of the beasty complexity synonymous with Mortlach. The meaty character is best paired with richly flavoured dishes, including Grand Hyatt Steakhouse’s signature USDA Prime beef tenderloin, 6oz, roasted foie gras, asparagus, truffle sauce (HKD 690). The Mortlach 16-Year-Old served on the rocks (HKD 135) brings out the soft tenderness and distinct rich flavour of the meat perfectly.
Mortlach 20-Year-Old (Cowie’s Blue Seal) x Sticky date pudding
For those with a sweet tooth, the meal is finished in exquisite fashion with Mortlach 20-Year-Old served neat (HKD 300), paired with Sticky date pudding, caramel sauce, and Chantilly cream (HKD 120). The spirit is matured for 20 years in sherry casks with a percentage of refill wood, adding a dense yet elegant aroma to the profile that is thicker on the palate. The mellow complexity balance out the sweet caramel sauce while the finish accompanies the Chantilly cream of the pudding.
“Meats with the Beast” is available at Grand Hyatt Steakhouse from 1 December 2020 to 31 January 2021, and is also available a la carte. The full pairing menu (HKD 1,600, per person) and a la carte menu will be both available for whisky and meat lovers to discover and enjoy.